USCIS Acronyms Abbreviations often seen
on I-797, RFE, 221g
Throughout the course of your visa journey,
you will notice the US Government uses acronyms.
FilAm may also use some of these acronyms
throughout our correspondence with you.
USCIS Acronyms
Acronym Meaning
A-Number
NOA1
NOA2
AOS
AS
ARC
AP
AR
Biometrics
BP
DHS
DOB
EAC
EAD
ICE
IMBRA
LPR
NOA
NIV
NVC
POE
PR
RFE
221(g)
RFI
USCIS
WAC
Alien Number
I-797C Notice of Action Receipt
I-797 Notice of Action Approval
Adjustment of Status / Affidavit of Support
Adjustment of Status
Alien Registration Card
Advance Parole / Administrative Processing
Administrative Review
Finger Printing
Border Patrol
Department of Homeland Security
Date of Birth
Eastern Adjudication Center
Employment Authorization Document
U.S. Immigration & Custom Enforcement
International Marriage Broker Regulation Act
Lawful & Permanent Resident
Notice of Action
Nonimmigrant Visa
National Visa Center
Port of Entry
Permanent Resident
Request for Evidence
Applications Pending Further Action
Request for Initial Evidence
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Western Adjudication Center
USCIS Acronyms